Giovanni Simeone Agrees Personal Terms with Torino

Giovanni Simeone is closer to joining Torino after agreeing to personal terms with the Serie A club. The striker has already talked with Torino’s new manager, Marco Baroni. Now, the two clubs need to finalize the transfer deal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Simeone wanted to leave Italy but changed his mind after talking to Marco Baroni. The new Torino coach convinced him about the team’s future goals. As per reports, Simeone is ready to leave Napoli, given he has not been a regular starter, making him open to moving to Turin. Torino and Napoli are still negotiating, but there is hope a deal will be done soon.

TORINO’S SITUATION AND BARONI’S PROJECT

Torino finished last season in eleventh place in Serie A with 10 wins, 14 draws, and 14 losses. They weren’t close to European spots but were safe from relegation but had the 3rd worst attack from the top 16 teams in the competition. Marco Baroni, who has a two-year contract, wants to improve the team’s position. Baroni, a former Lazio manager, is known for creating strong teams. He prefers hard work over making big promises. Baroni knows he may need to sell players but is focused on maturity and teamwork for success.

WHAT NEXT?

Torino is getting ready for the start of the 2025/26 Serie A season. Their first match is against Inter, who finished as runner-ups last season. Torino’s goal is to close the four-point gap with Empoli and compete for European qualification. If Simeone joins, he is expected to play an important role in Baroni’s plans.